Description

Herman Moll.A New Map of the North Parts of America
claimed by France. [London]: 1720 (likely 1730). Original
large-format map of North America featuring most of California as
an island. Two sheets (24.5 x 40.5 inches; 622 x 1029 mm. (sight)).
Matted and framed for an overall size of 32 x 48 inches. Outline
color, with a full color inset view of Sasquesahanok in Virginia
and two detailed plans for Annapolis and the mouth of the
Mississippi; numerous printed annotations. Few instances of faint
spotting (mostly, it seems, in the Gulf of Mexico); light wear to
creases; soft ridge to the right of the centerfold; shallow
rippling to the upper-left corner. Appears very good, not inspected
out of frame.

Auction Info

Auction Dates

September, 2018

13thThursday

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